1999 Chrysler Sebring electrical system problems

While driving black smoke began coming from underneath the hood. There was no indication on the instrument panel of any malfunction. The consumer pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer noticed that the fire was underneath the passenger side of the hood of the vehicle. The consumer was told by a daimler chrysler inspector that the fire was due to a electrical problem which started in the generator system.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the key does not always turn when inserting it into the ignition. This frequently prevents her from operating the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer twice and they replaced the ignition lock cylinder both times at the cost of $400 each. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 72,640 and current mileage was 80,000.